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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.61, 6,178.83 and 3,470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.61, 6,178.83 and 3,470.51 is: 5,196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.61 : 6,178.83 = 3,470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.61/6,178.83 = 3,470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.61x = 6,178.83 × 3,470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.61x = 21,443,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443,660.41/4,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.44

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